MAYA shopping center at the entrance to Nimmanhaemin
นิมมานเหมินท์Nimmanhaemin

Nimmanhaemin

A neighborhood west of the Old City, next to Chiang Mai University. Coffee shops and malls sit side by side, and the mountain road to Doi Suthep starts at the end of the street.

LocationWest of the Old CityOne Nimman to Wat Phra Singh: about 2 km in a straight line
VibeCafés · mallsSide-street restaurants at night
Good forFirst-timers · café hoppingShops and services nearby
To Doi SuthepAbout 4.9 km in a straight lineMountain road, so the actual drive is longer
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Malls and coffee shops

Along Nimmanhaemin Road, three malls (One Nimman, MAYA and Think Park) are within 200 m of each other. The side streets (soi) in between are packed with coffee shops and restaurants.

A short way west are the Chiang Mai University campus and Wat Umong, a temple in the forest. Take a break from shopping with a walk to a quiet temple or the reservoir.

Top things to do

Opening hours from Google Maps as of October 29, 2026. Hours may change, so check before you go.

01Shopping mall

One NimmanOne Nimman

A shopping mall at the entrance to Nimmanhaemin Road, with shops and restaurants. Open until 10 p.m.

Daily 11:00–22:00Google Maps
02Shopping mall

MAYA Lifestyle Shopping CenterMAYA

A large shopping center about 190 m north of One Nimman, at the Huay Kaew Road intersection. A good place to escape the midday heat.

Daily 10:00–22:00Google Maps
03Outdoor shopping area

Think ParkThink Park

An outdoor shopping area between One Nimman and MAYA. All three are a 2–3 minute walk apart, so you can easily visit them together.

Daily 09:00–24:00Google Maps
04Coffee shop

Ristr8to OriginalRistr8to Original

A specialty coffee shop on Nimmanhaemin Road. It opens at 7 a.m., so it's ideal for an early start.

Daily 07:00–17:30Google Maps
05Park · walk

Ang Kaew ReservoirAng Kaew Reservoir

A reservoir on the Chiang Mai University campus. With views of Doi Suthep to the west, it's a popular spot for a sunset walk.

Daily 05:00–22:00Google Maps
06Forest temple

Wat UmongWat Umong

A temple founded by King Mangrai in 1297. Buddha images are kept inside mud-brick tunnels dug in the 14th century. Set among forest and a pond, it's peaceful. About 1 km south of Chiang Mai University.

Daily 04:00–20:00Google Maps

Sample one-day itinerary

A suggested plan for first-timers.

  1. 07:00
    Coffee at Ristr8to

    Go when it opens to beat the crowds.

  2. 08:30
    Wat Umong

    Explore the forest and tunnels before it gets hot. About 2.5 km from One Nimman in a straight line.

  3. 12:00
    One Nimman · MAYA · Think Park

    Lunch and shopping. Stay indoors during the midday heat.

  4. 17:30
    Ang Kaew Reservoir

    The sun sets behind Doi Suthep mountain.

  5. 19:00
    Dinner in the Nimmanhaemin side streets

    Restaurants line the side streets (soi) on both sides of the main road.

Know before you go

A few things to keep in mind.

  • 1The three malls are within 200 m of each other. One Nimman, Think Park and MAYA are all on the same main road, within easy walking distance.
  • 2The road to Doi Suthep starts in this neighborhood. Follow Huay Kaew Road uphill from in front of MAYA to reach the start of the mountain road (Khruba Srivichai Monument).
  • 3Get to the Old City by Grab or songthaew (red shared truck). Always agree on the fare before you get in.

Explore other areas

Where to stay
Old CityThe old city center, surrounded by a moat and walls. It was founded in 1296 as the capital of the Lanna Kingdom. Its temples and markets are all within walking distance.Doi SuthepA mountain that rises west of the city. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, on the mountainside, is said to have been founded in 1383. It's Chiang Mai's best-known temple.

Sources: Place details and opening hours: Google Maps (checked October 29, 2026) · Wat Umong (Wikipedia)

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